Germes No. 57L
Re-entered 11 May 1976Germes No. 57L (NORAD 8811, COSPAR 1976-036A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 May 1976, launched on 28 Apr 1976 on the Zenit-4MK mission. It was operated by GUKOSR as part of the Zenit-4MK programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Zenit-4MK bus, with a mass of 2,310 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Germes No. 57L?
Germes No. 57L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 May 1976, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1976. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Germes No. 57L re-enter the atmosphere?
Germes No. 57L re-entered on 11 May 1976, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Germes No. 57L?
Germes No. 57L was operated by GUKOSR and built by TSSKB (SU).